Viking 3 - 1 FT Dinamo Zagreb
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Hoxha 10'
18' Z. Tripic
27' H. Heggheim
HT
S. McKenna 46'
48' E. Austbo (K. Askildsen)
50' T. Moi (H. Falchener)
52' K. Askildsen
↓ M. Zajc ↑L. Kacavenda 55'
57' Z. Tripic
61' ↓ H. Heggheim ↑S. Bjorshol
61' ↓ H. Falchener ↑J. Daland
66' J. Bell
↓ A. Hoxha ↑M. Orsic 67'
M. Orsic 72'
↓ L. Stojkovic ↑R. Mudrazija 82'
82' ↓ K. Haugen ↑H. J. Haugen
↓ M. Valincic ↑N. Galesic 82'
82' ↓ Z. Tripic ↑S. Kvia-Egeskog
↓ M. Lisica ↑F. Topic 82'
89' ↓ E. Austbo ↑V. Vevatne
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Viking
Goalkeepers
Arild Østbø 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Henrik Heggheim 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Gianni Stensness
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrik Falchener
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Kristoffer Haugen
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Tobias Moi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Joe Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Askildsen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Zlatko Tripić
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Peter Christiansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edvin Austbo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Erlend Jacobsen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lubomir Belko
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sondre Bjørshol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Daland 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Herman Haugen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Viljar Vevatne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vetle Auklend
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ola Visted
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Alte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romano Postema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Ivan Nevistić 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
47
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Moris Valinčić
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Sergi Domínguez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Scott McKenna 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Matteo Perez Vinlöf 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Josip Mišić
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
73
Passes
7
Duels
Mateo Lisica
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Luka Stojković 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Miha Zajc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Arbër Hoxha 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Dion Drena Beljo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ivan Filipović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danijel Zagorac
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niko Galešić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stjepan Radeljic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Bismarck Tabinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kačavenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Mudražija
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sven Šunta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mislav Oršić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Fran Topić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Smail Prevljak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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Viking
Dinamo Zagreb
Viking
Dinamo Zagreb
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Viking Secure European Progression at SR-Bank Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Our verdict is that a ruthless display of counter-attacking efficiency allowed the hosts to punish a wasteful opposition and punch their ticket to the next phase.
High Stakes Under the Norwegian Sky
Following a tense 2-2 draw in the first leg, the Stakes could not have been higher as these two sides took to the pitch at SR-Bank Arena. The visitors arrived knowing they had to seize the initiative, and they immediately imposed their tactical footprint on the turf. Dinamo Zagreb dominated possession during the early exchanges, moving the ball with purpose and probing for a weakness in the home side's defensive block. The memory of the first leg loomed large, with D. Beljo looking eager to replicate his early scoring heroics from the previous week. However, the hosts refused to panic. They maintained their defensive shape, absorbing the heavy pressure and waiting for the right moments to unleash their own transitional threats. The opening phase developed into a fascinating tactical chessboard.
A Wasteful Dominance
As the match progressed, the sheer volume of away possession—reaching 63 percent—painted a deceptive picture of the contest. The visitors managed to launch a staggering 17 total shots, yet their Intensity severely lacked precision in the final third. With only four efforts testing the goalkeeper and 13 missing the target entirely, the Croatian giants repeatedly squandered promising attacking sequences. This offensive inefficiency left the door wide open for a clinical response. The home side, recognizing the growing frustration, began to exploit the spaces left behind. Z. Tripic, who found the back of the net in the initial encounter, emerged as a vital outlet in orchestrating swift counter-attacks. The match turned completely as the hosts capitalised on the visitors' inability to convert territorial dominance into tangible rewards, shifting momentum entirely in their favour.
Clinical Resolution and European Dreams
Ultimately, the overarching Balance of this knockout tie hinged entirely on ruthlessness in front of goal. The hosts secured a 3-1 victory on the night, sealing a convincing 5-3 aggregate triumph that sends shockwaves through the playoffs. Viking progress to the Round of 16, keeping their European aspirations vividly alive. For the visiting squad, it is a bitter pill to swallow; dominating the ball and creating 107 distinct attacks means nothing without the end product to match. They will return home to dissect a massive missed opportunity, while the Norwegian faithful celebrate a monumental night at SR-Bank Arena. The final whistle confirmed what the tactical setup had hinted at all evening: efficiency trumps sheer volume on the continental stage.
Key Questions
Who won the aggregate tie?
Viking progressed to the Round of 16, securing a 5-3 aggregate victory following a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Winner Takes All in Norway After Thrilling First Leg
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. With the aggregate score locked at 2-2, this Champions League play-off is a pure, high-stakes shootout for a place in the coveted league phase.
The Setup
Viking welcome Dinamo Zagreb to Lyse Arena knowing their Champions League destiny rests entirely in their own hands. A breathless 2-2 draw in Croatia left everything hanging in the balance. The Stakes couldn't be clearer: win, and the promised land of the main competition awaits. While the Stars rating might be modest on paper, the sheer drama of a two-legged knockout tie compensates entirely. Dinamo's early blitz in the first leg showed their pedigree, but Viking's resilience to claw back from two goals down proves they are more than ready for this stage. The Balance of this matchup is exceptionally tight, even if oddsmakers give the Norwegian hosts the slight edge on home turf.
Key Battle
It is impossible to look past the duel that defined the first leg. Viking will look to Zlatko Tripić to dictate the tempo and provide the cutting edge on the flank, having sparked the comeback last week. He will be flanked by Peter Christiansen, another essential piece of the Norwegian attack. They must outshine Dinamo Zagreb's talisman, Dion Drena Beljo. With Beljo already finding the net in the opening six minutes of the first leg, shutting him down early is priority number one for the home defence.
Our Prediction
Viking to edge it 2-1 on the night, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Dinamo will threaten from the opening whistle, but the electric atmosphere at Lyse Arena and Viking's undeniable momentum from their first-leg comeback should carry them over the line in a tense second half.